Nathaniel Chalobah

[ja1 1,166]

Trust me, Nathaniel Chalobah is NOT underrated by anyone at CFC. The difference between Piazon and Chalobah is that Piazon has a bit more maturity in his play that Chalobah, Chalobah can dominte games, but sometimes when 1 - 0 down playing holding midfield he will try a flick or back heel and lose possesion rather than do the simple thing. Piazon will always do what is needed, if he feels he can make a run he will do, but if it is not on he will hold the ball up and look for the best pass. That is why i beleive Piazon is closer to the first team that Chalobah.

Take nothing away from Chalobah though he is bloody awesome, think more and more his best position is the holding role, could be a legend there if he continues in the same development.

Well it seems like the club agree that Chalobah is closer, and rightfully so.

[Joker10 946]

Not really a surprise that he is going on loan, it became pretty obvious when Todd Kane was named captain earlier in the summer.

[ja1 1,166]

Made his senior debut today

[ja1 1,166]

Watford Talk ‏@Watford_Rumours

@ChelseaActivity Very composed, strong, played the ball well. If you didn't know him you'd say his natural position was CM. Fantastic.

[zolayes 14,489]

Watford Talk ‏@Watford_Rumours

@ChelseaActivity Very composed, strong, played the ball well. If you didn't know him you'd say his natural position was CM. Fantastic.

it is possible CM will be his best position ,,,worried about things at Watford ,,Zola needs time

[EskWeston 696]

it is possible CM will be his best position ,,,worried about things at Watford ,,Zola needs time

I would say as time went on his best position was midfield. He is able to influence the game better there and he can be a big influence. I would keep him in that position now, he is a big talent and all he needs now is to mature more and this loan and any future loans will do just that.

[Hannah 200]

Nathaniel is in the staring XI vs Bristol today.

[Jusek 2,031]

So Chalobah is DMF nowadays? Or is his primary position still CB?

[Hannah 200]

I think he's playing in midfield today.

[ja1 1,166]

And did well. Watford fans full of praise for him - most surprised he's just 17. Played midfield.

[ja1 1,166]

Apparently lots of comparisons with Toure Yaya going on

[zolayes 14,489]

Apparently lots of comparisons with Toure Yaya going on

I know we had a disagreement at the end of last seas but I do appreciate the way you keep us informed about our young players on loan .

Esk posts less often on here so your posts are definitely valuable

[termninja 5,290]

I think he's playing in midfield today.

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[ja1 1,166]

I know we had a disagreement at the end of last seas but I do appreciate the way you keep us informed about our young players on loan .

Esk posts less often on here so your posts are definitely valuable

Thanks, it's ok

[Hannah 200]

Lovely avatar

Thank you.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Zola is full of praise for Nathaniel: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8111774/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[Leif 6,006]

I don't understand the Yaya Toure comparisons. From what I've seen of him in midfield, he's more like... Capoue I think. (Well, I've only seen Capoue a few times, but he's who's coming to mind right now.)

That's still a huge compliment to him though.

It seems that his natural skills etc. are more suited to being a defender, but his occasional concentration lapses etc. make him better in midfield at this point.

He'll probably do similar to Terry. Mature for a bit in midfield, then shift permanently into central defence.

(I believe that's what Terry did anyway. I'm too young to know for sure.)

[True_Blue 469]

Chalobah is brilliant one of our finest young players.He will probably be more similar to Carvalho than to JT since he has pace.He just needs to keep his head down and play his football,would love to see him starting for us.